Job Opening: Organizer, Leaders in Action team, Member Programs and Participation Department

Location: Spokane office. Turf: Northeast  counties of Washington state, with greatest density of members and Employers in Spokane county.

Special qualifications:  Not required, but recruiting for  bilingual fluency  in English and Russian

Opening in Spokane, for NE WA turf

SEIU Healthcare 775NW is a fast-growing union committed to uniting the strength of long term care workers and improving the lives of working people.

Organizers help engage workers, develop worker s’ leadership skills, mobilize workers around issues and politics, and carry out the goals of the union.  Organizers mentor, coach, teach, and foster  the talents of our members, who are low-wage home care and nursing home workers.

While previous experience in union organizing is highly desirable, there is no hard and fast requirement for experience to start a career as an organizer. Experience with the following types of employers is highly significant: social justice organizations, labor unions, progressive issue advocacy organizations, community and social service organizations, political campaigns and elected officials. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have completed the SEIU “Wave” training program or other formal training programs for organizers.  

Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. Fluency in Russian or Spanish is a plus.

Requirements include:  Personal commitment to the mission and goals of SEIU Healthcare 775NW is a requirement of this position (see www.seiu775.org and www.seiu.org).

REQUIREMENTS:

• A drivers’ license, a car, automobile insurance, and a cell phone with NW regional coverage are requirements of this position.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are requirements of this position.  Basic computer literacy and a willingness and ability to learn the organization’s technology tools is a requirement.
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, is required, including  overnight travel and assignments.
• Willingness and ability to travel is a requirement, including frequent travel within the assigned turf and occasional travel throughout WA  and other locations, including overnight travel.
• Strong personal planning , motivation, and time management skills and ability to work with people from other cultures and backgrounds are necessary skills.
• The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment are considered key components to achieving organizer performance standards.
• The organizer must reside within the assigned turf.

SEIU Healthcare 775NW is committed to providing staff development opportunities and resources. It is recognized that the majority of an organizer’s skill development happens through on through on the job experience, especially in the first year of employment. This position has advancement opportunities to a  Senior  Organizer position.

Compensation: Salary and benefits set by collectively bargained contract; pay ranges from mid- $38,850 to $50K (actual offer based on experience).  Benefits include fully employer-paid health benefits & defined benefit pension, generous leave package, car allowance, cell phone allowance, more.

How to Apply: 

Submit cover letter, résumé with salary history, three references to: jobs@seiu775.org.

See www.seiu775.org for more information.